Stafford Senior High and Thomas Jefferson High School for Science
and Technology Each Receive Additional $1,000 Grant for Science and
Technology Programs

BOISE, Idaho & MANASSAS, Va. -- The Micron Technology Foundation, Inc., announced today Virginia high school seniors Richard
Alt II and Sappho Gilbert will each receive a $25,000 scholarship as a
part of the Micron Science and Technology Scholars program. The program
is designed to recognize and reward students who exhibit superior
academic and leadership skills and to encourage their pursuit of careers
in high technology. Micron will honor Alt of Stafford Senior High School and Gilbert of Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology
during a mentoring day at its headquarters and an awards banquet in June
with Micron COO Mark Durcan and other company and Foundation leaders.

Since its inception in 2001, the Micron Science and Technology
Scholars program has positively impacted the lives of nearly 100
students by providing more than $1.5 million in scholarships and
invaluable industry experience through mentorship and other
opportunities. Throughout the years, 16 Virginia students in this
program have attended some of the most prestigious universities in the
country and been awarded $358,000.

As a part of the award, Micron also grants the scholars' high
school $1,000 to use for science and technology programs. Micron has
granted high schools a total of $92,000; Virginia schools have received
$16,000.

Scholarships and grants are awarded annually only two students and
high schools from each of the states of Idaho, Utah and Virginia. For
complete list of scholarship recipients, biographies, and photographs,
visit Micron's media kit at
http://www.micron.com/media/2008mediakit/micron_scholars08.

Biographies

Richard Alt II, of Falmouth, is first in his class at Stafford
Senior High School. He has received numerous honors for his academic
achievements and his leadership such as a 2007 Davidson Fellow, State
winner of the 2007 Card Tribute Award, 2007 Harvard Prize Book Award
winner and a National Merit Semifinalist. Richard was selected to
represent Stafford High School at Boys' State where he achieved the
Best Citizen Award and semifinalist in the Samsung American Legion Scholarship competition. He is an Advanced Placement Scholar with
Distinction and a National Honor Society member. Richard is currently
enrolled in Advanced Placement courses in Statistics, Physics B, Human
Geography, English Literature and Composition and Spanish language. He
is also pursuing his own research through an Independent Study in Lead
Pollution. Richard is captain of the SHS Debate team and Battle of the
Brains team and received the VHSL Award of Excellence in Debate. As
member of the Forensics team, he achieved All-District status in
Forensics. Among his personal interests he is an amateur meteorologist
and member of the American Meteorological Society in which he maintains
a website that provides weather forecasting, data and a warning service
for the community. Richard plans to attend Cornell University where he
will study chemical engineering.

Sappho Gilbert, of McLean, has been heavily immersed in both school
related and independent research as a student at Thomas Jefferson High
School. She is a National Merit Semifinalist, AP Scholar with
Distinction, member of the National Honor Society and president of TWIST
(Tomorrow's Women in Science and Technology). Sappho has developed
a program at Hybla Valley Elementary for an after-school group of girls
at risk that utilizes motivation and interactive encouragement for third
grade students in math and "Girl Power." This has become an
annual hands-on event called "Techstravaganza." She is
involved in several other clubs and organizations including student
government, Students against Destructive Decisions and the Greek
Orthodox Youth Association, acting as a community activities
coordinator. She also holds varsity letter's in gymnastics, cross
country and indoor track. Sappho plans to attend Massachusetts Institute
of Technology where she will study chemical engineering.

About The Micron Science and Technology Program

The Micron Science and Technology Scholars program is designed to
recognize and reward students who exhibit superior academic and
leadership skills and to encourage their pursuit of careers in high
technology. Along with superior academic skills, a student's
community leadership and involvement in extracurricular activities is
carefully considered during the unique interview process in which
semi-finalists are flown to Micron's headquarters for a panel
interview with company officers and Foundation representatives. The
scholars program focuses on students planning to major in electrical
engineering, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, material
science, physics or chemistry.

In addition to financial assistance, Micron offers scholars
leadership and mentoring opportunities at its headquarters, located in
Boise, June 25-27, 2008. Scholarship recipients interact with senior
scientists, engineers and company officers while they participate in an
on-site job-shadow program with their Micron mentors. All activities
during their time at Micron are designed to help students explore their
potential, forge new relationships, and discover the importance of
teamwork and collaboration.

Scholarships are focused on students planning to major in
electrical engineering, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering,
material science, physics or chemistry. Along with superior academic
skills, a student's community leadership and involvement in
extracurricular activities is carefully considered during the unique
interview process in which semi-finalists are flown to Micron's
headquarters for a panel interview with company officers and Foundation
representatives.

Applications for the program are available to high school students
beginning in the fall of their senior year through high school
counselors or the Internet, at www.micron.com/scholars. The 2009
postmark deadline for applications is January 21, 2009. Scholarship
winners are announced each spring.

About Micron

The Micron Technology Foundation, Inc., a private, non-profit
organization established in 1999 with a gift from Micron Technology,
Inc., is engaged in funding educational efforts and charitable
activities. To learn more about the Micron Technology Foundation, visit
its web site at www.micron.com/foundation.

Micron Technology, Inc., is one of the world's leading
providers of advanced semiconductor solutions. Through its worldwide
operations, Micron manufactures and markets DRAMs, NAND flash memory,
CMOS image sensors, other semiconductor components, and memory modules
for use in leading-edge computing, consumer, networking, and mobile
products. Micron's common stock is traded on the New York Stock
Exchange (NYSE:MU). To learn more about Micron Technology, Inc., visit
www.micron.com.

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